''Ada Omo Daddy'' is a 2023 Nigerian family-oriented

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written by Yakubu Olawale, co-produced by

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, and co-directed by Akay Mason and

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. The movie hinges mainly on a paternity deception unraveled in the course of a wedding party popularly known as the "

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" in Yoruba. The movie featured some

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actors such as Charles Okafor,

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and Uche Ndubuisi.

Plot

''Ada Omo Daddy'' tells the story of Pero who is set to marry Victor. Pero’s life takes a dramatic turn when Ifeanyi suddenly appeared claiming to be her biological father, stirring up trouble in the seemingly perfect Balogun family. The sudden appearance of Ifeanyi, estranged but now repentant, unfolds unpleasant past secrets that must be resolved before Pero’s wedding with Victor.

Cast

as Mrs. Ireti Balogun *

as older Moturanyo *

Omowumi Dada Omowunmi Dada (born 2 October 1989) is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series ''Jemeji''. She also appeared in the 2017 Yoruba language film ''Somewhere in the Dark'', which won the award for Best ...

as Peresola "Pero" Balogun * Tayo Faniran as Victor * Charles Okafor as Ifeanyi *

as Uncle Ndubuisi * Wunmi Toriola * Taiwo Adeyemi * Adeniyi Johnson as young Ifeanyi * Carol King as Mrs. Ekpeyong *

Dele Odule Dele Odule (born 23 November 1959) is a Nigerian film actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actor ( Yoruba)" category at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film ''Kori Koto''. ...

as Chief Balogun * Tomi Ojo as Fara * Nkechi Blessing as Ndidi * Unusual Phyna as Young Ireti * Miriam Peters as Ezinne * Morenikeji Gloria *

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Reception

''Ada Omo Daddy'' was listed among the top ten movies for the 2023 festive season by ''

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''.

References

{{Reflist Nigerian comedy-drama films English-language Nigerian films 2020s English-language films